Never Too Far Novel

Chapter 1811-1820

That made her heart skip a beat. “Hi, Mr. Quarles.” She smiled and waved at him.

“Is it convenient to visit your company?” Ethan suddenly opened the car door and got out. Josephine didn’t dare to bring him around in the company, so she politely said, “It is not convenient since it’s office hours now. But there is a coffee shop next door. We can go there.”

“Ok.” Ethan raised his eyebrows and got out of the car. Josephine was dressed in workwear today. She had a slim-fit suit jacket and pants on, which showcased her attractive figure.

With that, Josephine led him into the cafe and they chose a seat next to the window. Josephine then asked him what coffee he wanted.

“Just give me whatever flavor you like!” Ethan said. He wasn’t being picky and chose to have her favorite drink.

She ordered two cups of regular coffee and sat down. She smiled and asked Ethan, who was sitting in front of her, “Mr. Quarles, your job seems to be flexible!”

“Yes, I can work as long as I have a laptop with me. I don’t need a fixed office location.” Ethan nodded and mentioned.

Josephine knew she shouldn’t envy the flexibility that he had because he was the business owner. Only business owners had such freedom.

Just then, Josephine’s phone rang and she answered it, “Hello?”

“Josephine, where are you? Come back to your seat soon. There’s still a pile of videos to be edited. I need them before the end of the day.” Katrina’s voice could be heard from the other end.

“It’s lunchtime now and I have the right to take a break,” Josephine replied.

“I’m just reminding you so that you can get it done by this afternoon,” Katrina said and hung up.

Josephine sighed in frustration, and Ethan could tell from her phone call and expression that she was clearly having a tough time at work.

“Are you having any difficulties at work?” Ethan asked her as he picked up his coffee mug.

Josephine lifted up the mug of coffee that was just served and took a sip. “It’s not difficulties; it’s more of a challenge. One of the female anchors in our station is stepping down, and I want to compete for her position.”

“Do you have confidence?” Ethan asked curiously.

Josephine leaned closer to him and whispered, “Of course, but unfortunately, one of the competitors is the director’s sister-in-law. I’m afraid that there would be nepotism, and that I wouldn’t stand a chance at all.”

Hearing that, Ethan looked at her sympathetically and softly asked, “Do you really want to be a news anchor?”

“I do! This is my dream.” Josephine’s eyes lit up as she spoke.

“Do you need my help?” Ethan smiled.

At first, Josephine was surprised, then she thought for a moment before refusing. “No, I don’t need it. In terms of work, I still want to succeed based on my ability and credentials. It’s getting late and I have to go back to work. Mr. Quarles, do you want to stay here for a while?”

Ethan smirked as he looked at her before glancing at his watch. “I have a meeting to attend soon.”

“Is that so? Then let’s end our meeting here today, and I’ll treat you to coffee next time.” Josephine smiled.

“Okay, let’s go!” Ethan said while standing up. As they walked, Josephine was being thoughtful and opened the coffee shop door for him, which made Ethan feel like a guest. He was amused but at the same time, he couldn’t do anything about it.

Josephine walked toward the company building, thinking that Ethan would return to his car, but to her surprise, he was following her.

“Mr. Quarles, your car is over there,” Josephine thought he had forgotten where he had parked and kindly reminded him.

Hearing that, Ethan smiled and pointed to her company’s entrance, “I’m going inside for a meeting.”

Josephine was stunned upon hearing that. The entire building was their company’s office area. Is he here to discuss a collaboration?

She pointed to her company building and asked, “You are coming to my company for a meeting?”

“Mm-hmm!” Ethan replied in a very deep and sexy voice.

Josephine couldn’t guess what meeting he was going to attend, but she didn’t want to pry too much, so she made a gesture and said, “Come on then!”

Ethan followed her and they went in. Suddenly, all of the six female receptionists were attracted to him and looked over. Josephine intentionally kept a distance from him by standing half a meter away. Ethan smirked upon noticing that. When they reached the elevator, Josephine rushed over from behind him to hold the elevator door for him like a server.

Ethan tried to suppress the laughter as he was amused by Josephine’s behavior. When they entered the elevator, Josephine asked him, “Which floor, please?”

“16th floor,” Ethan replied.

Josephine blinked her eyes when she realized that it was where the company’s executives held meetings. While pressing the button for the 16th floor, she also pressed the button for the 8th floor.

Finally, they arrived on the 8th floor. Josephine quickly said goodbye, “I’ll leave first. Goodbye.”

“Goodbye,” Ethan replied in a deep voice.

As soon as Josephine got off the elevator, she felt a little dazed. Her mind was full of questions about what he was doing in the company and why he was going to the meeting room on the 16th floor. Is he here to meet a client?

As Josephine walked, she almost bumped into someone and that person was angered.

“Josephine, are you blind? Can’t you watch where you’re going?”

Josephine sure was unlucky. The person she almost bumped into was Katrina. “Look at you. And you dare think about getting promoted with this kind of behavior. You must be dreaming.” Katrina sneered.

Following that, Josephine let out a sigh and walked back to her desk. Wren was curious and asked, “Where did you go? Why did you just come back now?”

“I was meeting a friend at the coffee shop downstairs,” Josephine replied.

“What kind of friend? A male friend?” Wren teased, “Is Luke still pursuing you?”

“I ran into him at the wedding,” Josephine replied.

“He’s not bad. At least he’s from a wealthy family. You should stop being picky and might as well go for him. You’re getting old so you shouldn’t be too choosy,” Wren said.

“Wren, this is about my marriage. I have to marry someone I love, not just someone who loves me. This concerns my happiness for the rest of my life. I don’t lack money. I just want to be with someone I’m in love with,” Josephine said.

“Don’t be too naive. Do you think you can find true love in this day and age? Love can’t fill your stomach, but money can fulfill all your material needs and buy your happiness and contentment. I think Luke is not bad.” Wren thought Josephine’s standards were too high.

“Anyway, I won’t settle for less. I want to be with someone I love.” Josephine sighed.

“Tsk, I predict you will become an old lonely woman,” Wren, who was engaged, hoped Josephine would find a partner soon so they could have common topics to talk about.

“I don’t mind being an old lonely woman. Being alone is quite nice,” Josephine said nonchalantly.

Meanwhile, Katrina came to deliver some documents to the office on the sixteenth floor. As she walked past the conference room, she couldn’t help but peek inside through the slightly open blinds. Her jaw dropped when she saw Ethan inside.

Oh my god! Where did this handsome man come from? That man happened to be in a meeting with Atticus.

The quick-witted Katrina noticed an assistant carrying tea and she approached her and said, “I’ll take the tea, you can go do something else!”

The assistant happened to have something to attend to and handed her the tea. Katrina then knocked on the door nervously and excitedly before pushing it open. Even though she didn’t look directly at Ethan, her heart was already racing.

“Mr. Kowalski, here’s your tea,” Katrina handed a cup of tea to Atticus Kowalski, the director, and then handed another to Ethan. Katrina boldly took the opportunity to steal a glance at Ethan and she almost fainted right after. Ethan was so good-looking that he could be the reincarnation of Apollo. His face must have been carved by God himself. He was just too handsome.

“Kat, you can leave now!” Atticus had to remind his sister-in-law to leave.

Katrina quickly walked out of the room with a flushed face while pressing her chest to calm her heartbeat. Oh my God! He’s the perfect husband I’ve always dreamed of! When Atticus comes out later, I must ask him who that man is and ask him to introduce that man to me.

At this moment, in the conference room, Atticus handed over a cigarette, but Ethan waved his hand. “I don’t smoke.”

“Have some tea then, Mr. Quarles.” Atticus didn’t dare neglect this precious investor who came to their door. Their TV station’s funds were tight now, and they had already started to look for external investors. They didn’t know that they would find one so quickly. Moreover, if this gentleman invested, he would inject a large amount of capital and directly purchase 52% of the company’s shares, becoming the largest shareholder.

“Mr. Quarles, if I may ask, why did you choose our TV station?” Atticus was also confused, for Ethan’s status and wealth were such that even if he were to invest in ten famous TV stations, it would just be a matter of words, but he chose their station.

“For personal reasons. If there are no other issues, we can sign the contract anytime, and the funds will be transferred to your account within an hour,” Ethan said calmly.

Atticus had been looking for investors for almost a year now, and finally, a tycoon had come. How could he let him go? So, he immediately nodded. “Okay, I’ll prepare the contract right away. From now on, Mr. Quarles, you will have the highest executive power in the company, and I will follow your orders completely.”

After a nod, Ethan picked up the teacup to take a sip. “Okay, you go ahead and prepare the documents. I’ll take a look around at my leisure.”

need our

need. I’ll just walk around by myself.” Ethan waved

a smile, Atticus replied, “Okay. I’ll notify

tea and looking at the scenery outside. For him, this place was his vacation spot, as he had

had stopped on the eighth floor earlier, so her workplace should also be on that floor. He walked toward the

in, Josephine held her face, struggling to stay awake. Even coffee

she couldn’t resist the urge to doze off anymore. She looked around and saw that her team leader was not in her seat, so she quickly found a comfortable position and fell asleep.

with excitement as Ethan appeared. He politely asked one of the female

window,” the female employee replied, her heart filled with envy. He’s here

as everyone stopped what

missed seeing his handsome

seat with some documents when she saw a man walking toward her from the aisle. Her first thought was, He looks familiar. Where have I seen this handsome man? At once, she recalled that she had seen him in a photo on Josephine’s phone. She thought that Josephine wasn’t in

time, Ethan had already noticed Josephine. When he saw her sleeping on the desk, an affectionate and nonchalant smile

handsome man was here to find Josephine, but she was actually sleeping during work

not let her continue to be embarrassed, Wren kindly

riding unicorns in her dream when she felt someone touching her arm. So, she muttered in her sleep,

Wren tried harder

wasn’t at home but at work. She quickly opened her eyes, her long eyelashes fluttering like butterfly wings, and she woke up instantly. Then, she sensed that someone was standing in front of her desk, so she looked up in

saw the man, she was petrified and wished she could bury herself in a hole. F*ck! When did Ethan come? And he’s standing right in front of me. Did I drool? She quickly wiped her mouth, thankfully finding nothing. “Why are you here, Mr. Quarles?” While blushing, she stood up but didn’t dare look at

smile, Ethan answered, “No reason. I just wanted to see you.” His low and

She finally looked at him, meeting his

through the documents on her desk and asked,

her face was

you are, Mr. Quarles! Mr. Kowalski sent me to look for you.” Atticus’

Ethan replied before turning to

take care,” Josephine answered and watched him

he left, five to six faces gathered around her desk, all clamoring to

relationship with

or

rich. What business is he discussing with

little suffocated. Immediately, she stood up and answered, “I’m not close to him.

why would this handsome man come over and say hello to her? And his eyes clearly showed a hint

to Josephine, “Joey, does the husband of

into laughter. “I dare not dream such a

have with him? Tell me. I promise not to

a meeting and just stopped by to say hello to me,” Josephine explained, feeling a little guilty as she recalled the

Atticus and said, “I heard that your company has a vacant female anchor position. I would like to recommend

you have in mind, Mr.

“Josephine Jacobson.”

seemed to understand why Ethan had invested in their company. Did he invest in us for the sake

and we will train her if she is interested.” He didn’t dare oppose his suggestion. Then, he continued, “To extend our warm welcome to you, I plan to treat all the company’s mid-to-high-level employees to dinner tonight

don’t forget to invite Josephine,” Ethan reminded

is our key training target. Of course, she needs to

attend to. Contact me tonight,” Ethan said as he stood up and left as if

in the contract Ethan just signed, he committed a total of 725 million

instantly breathed a sigh of relief as his struggling TV station finally received a new lease on life. Moreover, the projects that he

“Call Josephine

the call from Atticus’ assistant, she was a little puzzled. Why did Mr. Kowalski suddenly want

a lot of questions in her mind, she went up to the director’s office. As soon as she entered, she saw the usually

you need

himself down as well. He looked like he had become ten years younger, and even the bald spot in the middle of his

sat down, she couldn’t help feeling nervous. “What

me what kind

everyone asking me this question today? Even Mr. Kowalski? What kind of relationship could I have with Ethan?

is pursuing you,

waved her hand. “No, no.

“Tell me

she told the truth, “We’re really not.

Mr. Quarles is pursuing you

this

eyes, she was a

scrutinized by him, so she forced a smile and asked,

guys close? You should know what he’s

heard his reply, she

Go home early and dress yourself up. I have

me to dress up? I’m just a small reporter. I don’t think I need to be there even if there is an important social engagement. After all, our company has several well-known female

you don’t have to go home. Instead, go to the dress shop next

that’s necessary,

You can go now.” After saying that,

the office, still unable to understand why she was being asked to attend

asked directly, “Atticus, who was that handsome man in

asked, “Why?

asking you to introduce me to

which was quite pretty, but someone as wealthy as Ethan was out of

don’t want to introduce him to you, Kat, but the gap between your status and that

introduce him to me.”

do. We have a banquet among the high-level executives tonight, and Mr. Quarles will be there too. You can come along. That’s the most I can do.

work early and go

let

the

Mr. Kowalski want with you?”

“It’s nothing. Just work-related.”

you? I

time, and it was already 4.30PM. So, she got up and said, “Wren, I have

service staff greeted her and helped her with makeup and selecting dresses. She picked a classic black mini dress that could be worn for both daily wear and dinner

while, it was almost 5.30PM. She received a text message from Atticus with the address of a restaurant, a five-star one. Seeing that, she wondered, Will I see Ethan tonight? With that

message saying, ‘Mr. Quarles, we’ll be waiting for you at this restaurant. Josephine is here too.’ When he read the second part of the message,

dress and getting into an elevator. Just as it was about to close, someone

was also wearing a mini dress, her eyes flickered with surprise, and

company dinner. What

“You’re also invited?” Since she had been out in the afternoon and went to look for Atticus as soon

invited me. I didn’t want to go, but he insisted,” replied

let me make this clear. Among the guests who will be here tonight, the tallest and most handsome man is mine, so you better not try to compete with me,” Katrina said with a commanding look while crossing her arms in front of her

Josephine waved her off. “I’m

usually only wore shirts and jeans tonight, yet she exuded a flamboyant and bold beauty tonight after dressing up. That gave Katrina a sense of crisis. Mr. Quarles won’t take

As he looked at the two beauties of the company, he thought, This will definitely satisfy

is

major shareholder?”

our company and entered as the largest shareholder.” Atticus revealed the truth so that Josephine and Katrina

she asked, “Are you

He will be in charge of everything in the company from now on. Your chance has come, Josephine. You have to try

does he mean by ‘serve him well?’

contrary, Katrina was confident. “Don’t worry, Atticus. I

and thought to herself,

company has been struggling in the TV industry for the past few years. With his investment insight, he couldn’t have targeted our company. So, the meeting that he mentioned was about this investment, which makes him suddenly our largest shareholder. In other

thought, she felt a sense of inexplicable happiness. After all, having a familiar face

that, we can meet and interact with each other more often at work. Will I eventually become his wife? Just thinking about it made her so happy that she was on cloud nine. She had already started to imagine scenes of

company had arrived, and they were ready to particularly put their focus on

as Josephine was about to pull out the last chair to sit down,

be on the left side

quickly waved her hand and said, “No, it’s okay, Mr. Kowalski. I’ll

This is

seat. The main seat must be for Mr. Quarles and sitting next to him means that

next to the main seat. As soon as she

at Josephine. At the same time, she wondered, Why does Atticus arrange the seats in such

door to the private room opened. Ethan walked in wearing a black shirt and vest, with a limited edition watch on his wrist, emitting a cool luster. His innate

help but beat faster, while Katrina was excitedly covering her mouth. She

the light beside the main seat. Josephine just happened to look up, and their eyes met. Right then, she

have a seat,”

his gaze fell on Josephine, and he greeted her,

smiled. It’s great that he has become my

The Novel will be updated daily. Come back and continue reading tomorrow, everyone!

Comments ()

0/255